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Gift-giving holidays are right around the corner, so you're probably wondering what all to get your loved ones, your friends, and those you feel socially obligated to. Fortunately, there are also a number of opportunities to "shop local" here in Wallingford: The Alliance Française de Seattle hosts Seattle’s only French-inspired Christmas market each year. Since 2010, local vendors have filled the Good Shepherd Center’s Chapel space to sell their handmade jewelry, clothing, home decor, Christmas decorations, baked goods, and more! Join…

This past Tuesday, I attended the Nickelsville community meeting held at the UW Fisheries building down on Boat St. There were about 40 people in attendance, and the mood was mostly positive. For those of you just joining us, the Ballard Nickelsville sanctioned homeless encampment is scheduled to move to Wallingford shortly, down by Ivar's and Dunn Lumber. This has created some understandable concern among those nearby who fear the impact of an increased homeless population in their neighborhood, as well…

Seattle Pops owner Megan writes: I wanted to let you know that we are selling Christmas trees on our patio this month and all profits are going towards our Adopt-A-Family this season. We have a variety of sizes starting at 3ft and going up to 7ft. All trees are Premium Noble Firs! Thanks and Happy Holidays :) Check out the trees and try one of their delicious pops at 1401 N 45th street.

In past years, various local artists, churches, and other groups have had sales around the holidays where folks can buy locally made, original gifts. We're planning to post a round-up of these in the next week or two, so if you're planning one, please email us at [email protected] so we can include it.

I have always loved a good pickle. When I was five, my brothers and I got "Tucker's Cukes" t-shirts, with a cheerful regiment of happy pickles marching into the future, and I swear I wore that shirt until the wind blew the tattered shreds off my bony frame. When I travel, other people pick up local wines, I shop for local pickles. So I am happy to report that I have discovered one of the finest pickle I have tasted in…

Get yourself some culture, without even getting in a car. On Sunday, December 3 at 10:30am, enjoy a performance of Taproot Theatre's Silent Night by Daniel Stoltenberg at the Wallingford Presbyterian Church (1414 Ashworth Ave N): A pair of strangers find themselves trapped with an angel, caught between time and continents. While not happy to find them in her space, the angel helps them find their ways home. This charming Christmas comedy spans centuries and reminds us that peace on earth begins in the hearts…